How much money do people earn who live in Al Ain?
Here is what I’ve been told first hand, or second hand in one case…
Someone who does the ironing, six days a week, 8am to 1pm then 5pm til midnight: 500 dirhams (£88 / US$140) a month
A worker in a shop, similar hours as above: 1,500 dirhams (£260 / $400) a month
Someone with a reception-type job in a hotel, with free accommodation and food: 1500 dirhams (£260 / $400) a month
A maid in a home, with free accommodation and food: 1500 dirhams (£260 / $400) a month
A petrol pump attendant: 1,600 dirhams a month, plus maybe a further 600 dirhams a month in tips
A lifeguard at a hotel, with free accommodation and food: 2,000 dirhams (£350 / $550) a month
A driver of a silver taxi: 2,000 dirhams a month, up to 4,000 dirhams
If you can add to this list, please let me know!